LEGO Set 21008 Burj Khalifa: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	21008
Release year	2011
Piece count	208
Minifigures	0
Theme	Architecture
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 21008 Burj Khalifa, released in 2011 as part of the Architecture line, has 208 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 20 different lots, across 3 colors.

Inventory of set 21008

The inventory of set 21008 lists 208 pieces, spare parts excluded: 20 different lots (one shape in one color) for 19 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 21008

Main color: light bluish gray, making up 92% of the parts, followed by black (7.2%) and white (0.5%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Bluish Gray	192	92%
Black	15	7.2%
White	1	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Bricks Round and Cones	112	54%
Tiles	33	16%
Plates	22	11%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	18	8.7%
Bars, Ladders and Fences	15	7.2%
Plates Special	5	2.4%

Most common parts in set 21008

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b	Light Bluish Gray	112
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b	Light Bluish Gray	22
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Bluish Gray	18
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top 3957b	Light Bluish Gray	13
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Black	6
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) 3794a	Light Bluish Gray	5
Plate 4 x 6 3032	Light Bluish Gray	4
Plate 4 x 8 3035	Black	4
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Bluish Gray	3
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Light Bluish Gray	3

18 of the 19 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 21008 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 21008 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 21008 within its line

With 208 pieces, set 21008 ranks #57 out of 64 Architecture sets in our database, which have an average of 846 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #105. That is less than half the average Architecture set size.

The set in 3D

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3D model: Orion Pobursky, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 21008 Burj Khalifa have?

LEGO set 21008 Burj Khalifa has 208 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Architecture theme.

What year was LEGO set 21008 released?

Set 21008 Burj Khalifa was released in 2011 and belongs to the Architecture theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 21008?

LEGO set 21008 Burj Khalifa does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 21008?

The instructions for LEGO set 21008 Burj Khalifa can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21008.

What is the main color of LEGO set 21008?

Light bluish gray, with 192 out of 208 pieces, or 92%. Next come black (7.2%) and white (0.5%).

How many different parts does set 21008 contain?

Set 21008 has 20 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 19 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud in light bluish gray, with 112 copies.

Does LEGO set 21008 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.